New York law change on peremptory challenges for jointly tried defendants.

New York amends its criminal procedure law to adjust the rules for peremptory challenges when multiple defendants are tried jointly. The bill specifies that the number of challenges is not multiplied by the number of defendants but instead, they are treated as a single party. A peremptory challenge by one or more defendants is allowed if a majority join the challenge or if there is a tie when the number of defendants is even. Otherwise, the challenge must be disallowed. This change takes effect immediately.

New York law change on peremptory challenges for jointly tried defendants.

New York amends its criminal procedure law to adjust the rules for peremptory challenges when multiple defendants are tried jointly. The bill specifies that the number of challenges is not multiplied by the number of defendants but instead, they are treated as a single party. A peremptory challenge by one or more defendants is allowed if a majority join the challenge or if there is a tie when the number of defendants is even. Otherwise, the challenge must be disallowed. This change takes effect immediately.